Božena Koseková Books

After Thomas Mann, Stefan Zweig was perhaps the most well-known and widely read author writing in German before the Nazi period. Beware of Pity was written in Zweig's London exile in 1938, and although it is above all a psychological novel whose tragedy unfolds in the private realms, Zweig's humanistic perspective provides a commentary on the larger historical and political situation.

A delightful treasury of observations and insights into the lives of all sorts of creatures, from jackdaws and water-shrews to dogs, cats and even wolves. It is a wonderfully written introduction to the world of our furred and feathered friends!

Tento deník je neobyčejně zajímavou a dodnes zcela mimořádně podnětnou sumou prvního období tvorby Maxe Frische a zahrnuje léta, kdy autor nabíral síly pro své vrcholné tvůrčí období.

1935 yılında, Hitler'in iktidarı ele geçirmesinden yaklaşık iki yıl sonra kaleme alınan Büyülenme adlı romanda Broch, Avrupa'da faşist sistemlerin nasıl egemen olabildiği sorusuna cevap arar; faşizmin egemen olmasına yol açan psişik, politik ve kitle psikolojisiyle ilgili nedenleri ve mekanizmaları ele alır. Roman, Alpler'de bir köyde geçer. Günün birinde bu köye Marius Ratti adlı bir yabancı gelir ve çok geçmeden her sosyal kesimden, her yaştan insanı gizli umut ve isteklerinin gerçekleşeceğine inandırır. Bunu, çıkar karşıtlıklarından yararlanarak, gençleri militarize ederek, azınlıkları baskı altına alarak, gelecekte köyün komşu köyler üzerinde maddi üstünlüğü ele geçireceğini vaat ederek gerçekleştirir ve kitlesel bir histeri yaratarak iktidarı ele geçirir.

Gustav Meyrink: Des Deutschen Spiessers Wunderhorn Edition Holzinger. Taschenbuch Berliner Ausgabe, 2013 Vollstandiger, durchgesehener Neusatz mit einer Biographie des Autors bearbeitet und eingerichtet von Michael Holzinger Erstdruck: Munchen (A. Langen Verlag), 1913, 3 Bande. Textgrundlage sind die Ausgaben: Gustav Meyrink: Gesammelte Werke, Band 4, Teil 1, Munchen: Albert Langen, 1913. Gustav Meyrink: Gesammelte Werke, Band 4, Teil 2, Munchen: Albert Langen, 1913. Herausgeber der Reihe: Michael Holzinger Reihengestaltung: Viktor Harvion Umschlaggestaltung unter Verwendung des Bildes: Gustav Meyrink ca. 1886 Gesetzt aus Minion Pro, 10 pt

'It conveys, with concreteness and vitality, the, the detailed quality of ordinary life in the Hitler years and at the time of their catastrophic end' -Sunday Telegraph 'Leni (the central character) is seen through a series of interviews with witnesses who make up this huge "group portrait". This works brilliantly as a parody of fashionable documentary; then by making the story resonant with overlapping echoes; and finally by counterpointing these voices of the imagination with the terrible dead language of real documents of Nazi bureaucracy' -Guardian 'A work of considerable distinction' -The Times Literary Supplement

In this wonderful book, the famous scientist and best-selling author, Konrad Lorenz, 'the man who talked with animals', enlightens and entertains us with his illustrated account of the unique relationship between humans and their pets. Displaying Lorenz's customary humanity and expert knowledge of animals, Man Meets Dog is also a deeply personal and entertaining account of his relationships with his own four-legged friends. With charming sketches on almost every page, Man Meets Dog offers a delightful insight into animal and human thinking and feeling. An essential companion for all lovers of dogs (and cats!).

V této próze vystavěl autor monumentální pomník všem mladým lidem, kteří ideály nového společenského uspořádání, kde mají platit ryzí hodnoty lidství, probojovávají i za cenu dočasného nepochopení, na izolace mezi blahobytnými břichy lidí domnívajících se, že "jdou s dobou", ve skutečnosti ovšem žijících ve strašlivém omylu záměny jevu za podstatu. Paul a Paula své štěstí spočívající na opravdových hodnotách nedobudují, jejich zápas skončí tragicky. Avšak Plenzdorf nenapsal žádnou plačtivou historii; naopak, její poloha je naveskrz optimistická - ideál tak ryzí nemůže zemřít.